I guess everything like you said in moderation, i am however not used to moderation, i had better get used to it though otherwise i am asking for trouble, walking helps i know but here in the states the winter is here and its not exactly ideal wether conditions , although todays not to bad, i will get out there and take a walk around my block for sure, i dont use salt AT ALL , so thats a plus, i dont eat fried food, or barely any carbs, if at all , i dont eat any kind of bread(s) , anyway i only take my HBP med once a day , its called hydrochrolthiazide i think i spelled it correctly, anyhow i will do my best managing the stress , thank you for keeping in touch with me Jeff, you're a good man.